Best Time to Fly TPA to SDF: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Tampa International → Louisville Muhammad Ali International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
405 flights were scheduled from Tampa (TPA) to Louisville (SDF) in the last 12 months, and 85.6% of those that flew arrived on time, 8.0 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (92% on time) and March the worst month (77%).
The cancellation rate was 0.5% (US average 1.8%).
TPA to SDF on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 85.6% | 46 min | 0.5% | 405 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly TPA to SDF
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 885 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 28 | |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 12 | |
| 8am–9am | 91.9% | 0.0% | 123 |
| 9am–10am | 88.2% | 0.0% | 187 |
| 10am–11am | 88.0% | 2.0% | 102 |
| 11am–12pm | 87.8% | 1.1% | 91 |
| 12pm–1pm | 79.3% | 3.3% | 60 |
| 1pm–2pm | 86.5% | 1.9% | 53 |
| 2pm–3pm | 84.0% | 0.0% | 75 |
| 3pm–4pm | 77.1% | 0.0% | 48 |
| 4pm–5pm | 67.2% | 1.7% | 59 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 26 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 16 | |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 5 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on TPA to SDF
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 13 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 66.7% | -19.8 pts | 0.0% | 30 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 81.5% | -5.0 pts | 0.6% | 159 |
| All other days | 86.5% | — | 1.3% | 683 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).